Xerox 4215/MRP, 4219/MRP, 4220/MRP, 4230/MRP Operator Guide
XEROX
Xerox MRP Family
4215/MRP, 4219/MRP, 4220/MRP, 4230/MRP
AppleTalk Interface
Operator Guide
March 1995
720P12313
Xerox Corporation
701 S. Aviation Boulevard
El Segundo, CA 90245
© 1995 by Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved.
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material generated from the software programs which are
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etc.
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Publication number: 720P12313
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Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes,
technical inaccuracies, and typographic errors will be corrected in
subsequent editions.
This document was created on the Xerox 6085 Professional
Computer System using VP software. The typeface is Optima.
Safety
Notices
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
Xerox Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the furnishings,
performance, or use of this material.
CAUTION: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
with the installation requirements, may cause radio interference
to radio communications.
U.S.A.
Your Xerox printer has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference. In such cases, the
user at his or her own expense is required to correct the
interference.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian department of
communications.
Les present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits
radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils de
Classe A prescitees dans le reglement sur le brouillage
radioelectrique edicte par les ministre des communications du
Canada.
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NOTICES
Laser safety
Europe: 50 Hz, 220 to 240 V equipment
This equipment has been tested and certified in conformance
with European commission directive 82/499/ECC and VDE
0871/0875, Class A, relating to radio frequency interference.
Your Xerox printer complies with appropriate safety standards.
Specifically regarding lasers, the equipment complies with laser
product performance standards set by governmental,
international and national agencies as a Class 1 laser product. It
does not emit hazardous light; the beam is totally enclosed
during all phases of customer operation and maintenance.
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Warning labels
There are several user accessible Laser Safety Warning labels
located on the printer. These are as shown on the next two
pages.
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DANGER-invisible laser
radiation
when open and interlock
defeated for service.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
instructions for safe service are
in SERVICE MANUAL.
NOTICES
Laser labels on the back of the printer are either:
These laser warning labels are placed on panels that cover areas
that are not operator serviceable. These panels are not to be
removed.
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Operational safety
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Your Xerox equipment and supplies are designed and tested to
meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency
examination, approval, and compliance with established
environmental standards.
Attention to the following notes ensures the continued safe
operation of your equipment.
NOTICES
Do this
Always connect equipment to a properly grounded power source
receptacle. If in doubt, have the receptacle checked by a
qualified electrician.
Always place equipment on a floor with adequate strength for
the weight of the machine.
Always have your service representative move or relocate the
equipment.
Always use materials and supplies specifically designed for your
Xerox equipment.
WARNING: Use of unsuitable materials may result in poor
performance and can possibly create a hazardous condition.
Always use a Xerox specified cordset with the Equipment Leakage
Current Interrupter/Residual Current Device (ELCI/RCD).
Do not do this
Never use an extension cord with the ELCI/RCD.
Never use the ELCI/RCD where water may enter the casing.
Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically
described in this document.
Never remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws
unless otherwise instructed. There are no operator-serviceable
areas within these covers.
Never override or “cheat” electrical or mechanical devices.
Never operate the equipment if you notice unusual noises or
odors. Disconnect the power cord from the power source
receptacle and call service to correct the problem.
U.S. only: If you need any additional safety information
concerning the equipment or Xerox supplied materials, call the
following toll-free number: 1-800-828-6571.
Approvals and certification
60 Hz, 115 V Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, UL1950 (UL). Meets CSA
standards, C22.2 NO 950 (CSA).
50 Hz, 220 to 240 V Meets the British Standards Institution, IEC950 (BSI).
Safety feature
Your Xerox printer is equipped with an Equipment Leakage
Current Interrupter/Residual Current Device (ELCI/RCD). This
safety device protects you if an electric outlet supplying power
to the printer is improperly wired.
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U.S. configuration of ELCI/RCD
1 Window
2 Reset button
International configuration of ELCI/RCD
1 Window
2 Reset button
If power is interrupted to the printer, follow these steps:
1. Locate the safety device, using the U.S. or International
Configuration (above).
2. Check to see if a red flag displays in the window of the
safety device.
3. If the red flag does not display, press and release the black
Reset button.
The red flag displays and power is restored to the system.
If power is not restored by this procedure or if the device
interrupts power to the machine again, call your service
representative.
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Table of contents
Notices iii
Safety iii
Laser safety iv
Operational safety vi
Introduction xi
About this manual xi
Conventions xi
1. Installing the Xerox AppleTalk software 1-1
Before you begin 1-1
Xerox AppleTalk software 1-2
Xerox Support Software for Macintosh 1-2
PSPrinter User Guide 1-3
Installing PSPrinter 1-3
Installing the Xerox Driver Builder 1-4
Installing the Font Downloader 1-5
Setting up the Xerox driver to work with the printer 1-5
Selecting a printer 1-5
Selecting the Xerox PPD file 1-5
Printing documents 1-8
Page Setup 1-8
Print options 1-11
Configuration dialog 1-13
2. Selecting and using the Xerox driver 2-1
Selecting a printer 2-1
Renaming a printer 2-1
Printing documents 2-1
Page Setup 2-2
Printing 2-4
Print options 2-5
3. Using the Font Downloader 3-1
Available fonts 3-1
Downloading fonts 3-2
Changing passwords 3-3
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Managing fonts on your printer 3-4
Listing downloaded fonts 3-4
Deleting downloaded fonts 3-4
Checking the printer status 3-6
Clearing the font cache 3-6
Downloading PostScript programs to the printer 3-6
AppleTalk Print Language setup for the Font Downloader 3-7
4. AppleTalk configuration 4-1
Printer Configuration Report 4-1
Reading the Printer Configuration Report 4-1
Troubleshooting 4-2
Configuring the AppleTalk network interface at the printer control panel 4-2
AppleTalk interface configuration 4-2
Interface Setup menu item descriptions 4-4
AppleTalk settings 4-4
Interface Priority menu item descriptions 4-6
Sequential 4-6
Priority 4-6
Interface Lock 4-6
AppleTalk network configuration examples 4-7
Specifying standard or tagged binary PostScript mode
for the AppleTalk interface 4-7
Assigning a high priority to the AppleTalk interface 4-8
Appendices
A. Envelopes A-1
B. Related publications B-1
Index INDEX-1
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About this manual
Conventions
Introduction
The Xerox MRP Family AppleTalk Interface Operator Guide
provides information for installing and maintaining the AppleTalk
interface.
The procedures in this guide are written with the assumption that
you are a network administrator familiar with installing printers on
networks, and are familiar with AppleTalk software utilities.
Before using this guide, you should become familiar with its
contents and conventions.
This guide uses the following conventions in text and
procedures.
Text conventions
italics Italics are used for document and library names (for example, the
Xerox MRP Family 4220/MRP, 4230/MRP Operator Guide).
CAUTION: Cautions are associated with equipment safety.
WARNING: Warnings are associated with the safety of people.
N Notes are hints that help you perform a task or understand the
text.
MB Megabyte.
K-byte Kilobyte.
gsm Grams per one square meter of paper.
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INTRODUCTION
Procedure conventions—printer control panel
This guide uses the following conventions in printer control
panel procedures.
Function key When referred to in the text, the function key is identified by its
name followed by the icon representing the key:
• Off-Line/O
• Main Menu/
M
• Last Page/L
• Enter/L
• Clear/
C
• Pause/P
• Reset/R
• Test Mode/T
When specified in a step-by-step control panel procedure
example, the function key is identified by the icon in the left
margin and the associated key name in the text of the numbered
step, for example:
L 1. Press the Enter key.
Messages References to messages displayed at the control panel appear in
text similar to the following:
READY TO PRINT
DRY INK IS LOW--REPLACE SOON.
Procedure conventions—Macintosh personal computer
This guide uses the following conventions within computer
procedures.
Menu buttons Menu buttons displayed on the terminal screen are identified by
their name in square brackets, for example:
Click on the [OK] button.
Keyboard keys Computer keyboard keys are identified by their name in boldface
type, for example:
Press the Tab key.
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1. Installing the Xerox AppleTalk option
The Xerox AppleTalk option allows you to connect your printer
directly to a Macintosh system, or to an AppleTalk-compatible
network through LocalTalk. The optional AppleTalk interface
board provides support for this interface.
This chapter describes the new features of the Xerox printer
AppleTalk software, including the changes incorporated in the
Xerox Driver Builder (Xerox driver) version 2.01 (v2.01) or later,
the enhanced version with PSPrinter and LaserWriter v8 printer
drivers support.
PSPrinter is the new Macintosh driver developed by Adobe
Systems, Inc. It can be used instead of the Apple LaserWriter
printer driver that comes with the Macintosh computer. To build
a Xerox driver with Macintosh PostScript driver v8 support,
PSPrinter v8.1.1 or later is required.
N Note: Your printer is not supported by PSPrinter v8.0 and v8.1,
or LaserWriter v8.0. The Xerox driver v2.01 gives access to the
new version 8 features, and provides backward compatibility. If
the new Xerox driver is built from LaserWriter driver v7.x or
earlier, all selections and options are similar to those provided by
Xerox driver v1.0.
Before you begin
You need the following materials to begin using the AppleTalk
interface board:
• LocalTalk or PhoneNet cables with DIN-8 or DB-9 connectors
• Xerox Support Software for Macintosh diskette
• Documentation that came with your Macintosh computer
N Note: DIN-8 cables are generally used for Macintosh systems,
except for models produced before 1986. Most PC AppleTalk
cards require DB-9 connectors. Contact your network
administrator or authorized Apple dealer for assistance in
purchasing the appropriate cables and connections for your
Macintosh computer or AppleTalk network.
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INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
Xerox AppleTalk software
Xerox Support Software for Macintosh
Both the PSPrinter for Macintosh v8.1.1 or later and Xerox
Support Software v2.01 or later for Macintosh are packaged
together as three diskettes.
The PSPrinter v8.1.1 or later includes the following three
diskettes:
• Disk 1: PSPrinter for Macintosh 1 (Program file)
• Disk 2: PSPrinter for Macintosh 2 (Program file)
• Disk 3: Xerox Support Software and PSPrinter User Guide
The Xerox Support Software for Macintosh diskette is included
with the AppleTalk interface option. The software on this
diskette provides access to such printer features as selecting
input and output trays.
The Xerox Support Software includes the following files:
• Xerox Driver Builder (v2.01 or later)
• Font Downloader folder (v5.0.4 or later)
• README (Release Notes)
• PSPrinter User Guide
Xerox Driver Builder v2.01 or later
The Xerox Driver Builder v2.01 or later (Xerox driver) contains the
programs that enable the PSPrinter driver or the LaserWriter
driver to customize the paper handling and print options for your
printer. It also contains the configuration used by the enhanced
driver.
Before building the Xerox driver, make sure you have the
PSPrinter driver or LaserWriter driver installed.
Font Downloader folder
The Font Downloader folder contains the following files:
• Downloader v5.0.4 or later
• CLEAR PFM
• CLEAR XXXX DISK
Downloader v5.0.4 Use this utility to download font and PostScript files. You can
download fonts to the printer memory, the optional hard disk, or
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Installing PSPrinter
INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
to reinitialize it when necessary. It is recommended that your
system administrator perform this task.
README file
The README file contains information about the software release,
as well as descriptions of any software changes and limitations.
The PSPrinter User Guide is included as a compressed PostScript
file “PSPrinter User Guide.sea” in Disk 3. You should copy this
file to the hard disk. Double-click the file icon to uncompress
the file and load it to the location you want.
To print the document, download the uncompressed file, called
“Mac.Prnt.Drivr.8.1.1.ps,” to the printer, and load letter size
paper in the default tray.
If you prefer not to update your printer driver to the latest
version, skip this section and continue with the “Installing the
Xerox Driver Builder v2.01 or later” section, next.
N If you install PSPrinter v8.1.1 on a Macintosh running System 6,
the installer automatically overwrites the System 6.0.x versions of
the PrintMonitor, Backgrounder, LaserWriter, and LaserPrep
utilities with the System 7 versions. You should make copies of
the older versions of these utilities if you need to reuse them
with the LaserWriter printer driver.
Start the installation by double clicking the installer in Disk 1.
The installer places the following new files in the System Folder
(version numbers may vary):
• PSPrinter (v8.1.1)
• Print Monitor (v7.0)
• Backgrounder (v1.3)
• LaserPrep (v7.2)
• Xerox XXXX PPD file (in the Printer Descriptions folder)
If you are running System 7, the installer places the following
files in the Extensions folder (version numbers may vary):
• PSPrinter (v8.1.1)
• Xerox XXXX PPD file (in the Printer Descriptions folder)
The installer removes earlier versions of the PSPrinter driver (for
example, v8.0) and all PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files.
When the installer detects a newer version of the same file, for
example TeachText, click the [Newer] button to keep the more
recent file. For a description of other PSPrinter driver functions,
refer to the PSPrinter User Guide, provided in the disk package.
N Note: This installation description also applies to the Apple
LaserWriter 8 printer driver v8.1.1, with several exceptions. The
LaserWriter v8.1.1 installer does not replace LaserWriter driver
versions that are older than version 8.0, and it does not install
the Xerox PPD file.
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INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
Installing the Xerox Driver Builder
The Xerox Driver Builder v2.01 or later (Xerox driver) can be built
from the following (version numbers may vary):
• PSPrinter printer driver (v8.1.1)
• LaserWriter 8 printer driver (v8.1.1)
• Fax Printer Driver (v8.1.1)
• LaserWriter printer driver (v5.2 through v7.2)
CAUTION: Make sure that the same version of the printer driver
is installed on all Macintosh systems on a network. If printer
drivers are not compatible, error messages may occur.
Follow these steps to build the Xerox driver:
1. Turn on your Macintosh computer.
2. Insert the Xerox Support Software for Macintosh diskette into
the diskette drive.
3. Double-click on the Driver Builder icon. You see the
following message:
“This application builds the Xerox driver from the printer
driver which you select.”
4. Click on the [Build] button. You see the following prompt:
“Next, select the driver that you want to build from.”
5. Click [OK] to respond to the message.
The user menu appears with a list of drivers you can select
from the Extension folder. Printer drivers not supported by
this builder are not shown.
If you have Fax Printer driver v8.1.1 installed, you can select
Fax Printer instead of PSPrinter to include all of the fax
functions in the new Xerox printer driver.
N Note: Except for fax-related functions, Fax Printer is identical
to PSPrinter.
6. Click on [OPEN] to start the building process. You see the
following message:
“Now building the Xerox printer driver.”
When the task is complete, the following message displays:
“The Xerox printer driver has been successfully built, and may
be selected using the Chooser.”
7. Click [OK] to clear the message.
N Note: For System 7 users, the Xerox printer driver is built
and stored in the Extension folder. For System 6 users, the
driver is stored in the System folder. If you need to keep
more than one version of the printer driver in the Chooser,
you can rename the Xerox icon or icons in the Extension
folder to indicate the different versions.
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Installing the Font Downloader
Copy the Font Downloader folder by dragging it to any location
on the hard disk.
Setting up the Xerox driver to work with the printer
You should perform the procedures in this section in the
following order to set up the Xerox driver to work with your
printer:
• Selecting a printer
• Selecting the Xerox PPD file
Selecting a printer
Follow these steps to select a printer:
1. Select Chooser from the Apple Menu.
2. Click on the Xerox printer icon in the Chooser.
INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
Selecting the Xerox PPD file
Automatic selection You can select a PPD file automatically by clicking the [Auto
3. If you see a list of AppleTalk zones, click the zone where the
printer is located.
4. Click the name of the printer you want to use.
5. If Active is not selected, click the [Active] button to activate
the AppleTalk network.
6. Close the Chooser.
The Xerox PPD file is only required for a printer software v8.x
configuration. You do not need to install this file if your printer
driver is built from LaserWriter printer driver v7.x or earlier.
If your Xerox printer driver is configured from PSPrinter, the
PSPrinter Installer places the Xerox printer PPD file in the Printer
Descriptions folder inside the Extensions folder if you are using
System 7.x, or in the System folder if you are using System 6.x.
The Xerox printer PPD uses PPD format v4.1.
PPD file selection and configuration is part of the PSPrinter v8.x
functions. This file contains information about the specific
printer features. Click the [Setup] button after you select a
printer in the Chooser to display the file selection.
Setup] button in the Setup dialog.
With Auto Setup and proper connection to your printer, the PPD
“Xerox printer v2013.112” or later file should be selected. After
the driver is installed, you can copy additional PPD files obtained
from other sources to the Printer Descriptions folder. If the
expected PPD cannot be found, the driver displays a warning
message. You should choose the Generic PPD or manually
select a PPD file.
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INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
Manual selection Follow these steps to manually select the Xerox PPD:
1. Click [More Choices] in the Setup dialog box.
2. Click [Select PPD].
The driver displays a dialog box where you can select the
PPD “Xerox printer v2013.112” or later version in the Printer
Descriptions folder, as shown in the following illustrations.
The following shows a setup dialog box with fewer choices:
The following shows a setup dialog box with more choices:
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The following shows an example manual PPD file selection
dialog box:
4. Click the [Configuration] button in the expanded Setup
dialog box.
The Installable Options dialog box displays, listing the
installable features and options in their default setups.
5. Select [OK] to confirm the settings (changed or unchanged)
and return to the Setup dialog.
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INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
6. Select [Printer Info] to display the Printer Info dialog box.
Printer information is shown as a result of either the Auto
Setup query or Printer Info Update.
Printing documents
Page Setup
Once the Xerox driver is built, you can open a document in an
application and specify the following features:
• Page Setup
• Print options
The Xerox Driver Builder v2.01 supports all of the PSPrinter v8.1.1
and LaserWriter v8.1.1 Page Setup features, including the
following:
Print image The print image shows the current size, arrangement, and
appearance of the printed results. The outer solid rectangle
represents the edge of the physical paper. The inner dotted
rectangle shows the boundaries of the imageable areas. Click
within the page image box to display the numerical dimensions
of the page. Refer to figure 1-1.
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INSTALLING THE XEROX APPLETALK OPTION
Layout You can select 1-up, 2-up, and 4-up options, as shown in figures
1-1 through 1-3.
Figure 1-1. Page Setup dialog box with page image, layout
and orientation example (portrait, 1-up)
Figure 1-2. Page layout and orientation example (portrait,
2-up)
Figure 1-3. Page layout and orientation example (portrait,
4-up)
Reduce or enlarge Scale factors range from 25 percent to 400 percent. Default
scaling is 100 percent.
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